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MARCH 28, 2012

Mercedes-Benz is introducing the new E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID; the luxury-class diesel hybrid offers fuel consumption of 4.2 L of diesel/100 km (56 mpg US), with CO 2 emissions of 109 g/km. The E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID is based on the E 250 CDI, yet has a higher output and approximately 15% lower fuel consumption. Earlier post.)

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Hybrid Mercedes Diesel Fuel Economy 321

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APRIL 1, 2012

BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Following on the presentation of the BMW i3 Concept and BMW i8 Concept coupé at the Frankfurt show in 2011 ( earlier post ), the BMW Group has introduced a third i Model: the BMW i8 Concept Spyder. Like the i8 coupé concept, the BMW i8 Concept Spyder with eDrive is a plug-in hybrid.

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AUGUST 29, 2011

Peugeot is also staging the worldwide debut of the six-seat multipurpose HX1 plug-in diesel-electric hybrid concept at the show. HDi FAP diesel engine and electric motor on the rear axle, and offers a choice of four HYbrid4 modes (Automatic, “Zero Emissions Vehicle”, Sport or 4WD) and exceptional fuel economy (4.0

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Diesel Plug-in Hybrid Plug 322

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AUGUST 15, 2013

The GLA 200 CDI develops 100 kW (136 hp) and maximum torque of 300 N·m (221 lb-ft), with fuel consumption of 4.3 mpg US ) and 114 g CO 2 per kilometer (provisional figure). seconds, with a top speed of 235 km/h and a combined fuel consumption figure of 7.1 l/100 km (54.7

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Fuel Economy Mercedes MPG SUV 259

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MARCH 14, 2013

BMW will introduce the Concept Active Tourer plug-in hybrid ( earlier post ) for the first time in North America at the 2013 New York International Auto Show on 27 March. The Concept Active Tourer features a 1.5-liter liter 3-cylinder gasoline engine coupled with an electric motor which allows for nearly 95 mpg (2.48

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New York BMW Concept International 231

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SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

The Kiyora Concept uses a 1.3-liter liter version of the new SKY-G gasoline direct injection engine and achieves fuel economy of 75 mpg US on the Japanese 10-15 cycle. L/100km or 75 mpg US). Specifically, fuel economy and torque are improved by approximately 15% compared to Mazda’s current 2.0-liter

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Mazda Gasoline Fuel Economy Engine 230

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NOVEMBER 17, 2010

At an evening event at its N Hollywood Advanced Design Center on the eve of the LA Auto Show press days, GM introduced the Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept, a design study exploring a new type of vehicle that offers a luxury experience in a diminutive size. The Cadillac Urban Luxury Concept. Click to enlarge.

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Cadillac Concept GM MPG 218

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JULY 12, 2013

GM has made three product commitments for 2017 related to its sustainability strategy: to have 500,000 vehicles on the road in the US with some form of electrification ( earlier post ); to double the number of US models that can achieve an EPA-estimated 40 mpg US (5.9 Earlier post.). —2012 Sustainability Report.

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GM MPG Manufacturer 2017 275

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APRIL 23, 2013

At Auto Shanghai 2013, Dongfeng Nissan Passenger Vehicle Company (DFL-PV), the passenger vehicle business unit of Nissan’s joint venture in China, unveiled VIWA, a new electric vehicle concept, under the VENUCIA brand. Compared to its predecessors, the new models offer improved fuel economy of 6.0 Click to enlarge.

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APRIL 11, 2022

We ride along in the future of electric Mercedes Sprinter vans, and consider the latest fully electric Jeep concept, as the EV market gains momentum. And the Kia Sportage Hybrid takes the lead on mpg and value. Both pricing and EPA fuel economy ratings are out for the 2023 Kia Sportage Hybrid—and.

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Jeep MPG Kia Mercedes 148

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JANUARY 4, 2012

XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept. At the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Volvo Car Corporation will unveil the Volvo XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept. The engine in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept has no conventional starter motor or alternator. L/100 km, 102 mpg US). Click to enlarge.

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Gasoline-Electric Plug-in Gasoline Volvo 268

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MARCH 27, 2013

The new Cherokee features a segment-first nine-speed automatic transmission, developed in partnership with ZF; fuel economy improvements of more than 45% versus the outgoing Liberty model; and more than 70 advanced safety and security features. l/100 km) and a driving range on a tank of gasoline of nearly 500 miles (805 km).

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Jeep 2014 MPG Chrysler 294

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MAY 10, 2013

Fuel economy targets for the vehicle are 22.4 mpg US (10.5 mpg US (6.9 The upfitted Titan was tested on a chassis dyno to establish baseline emissions, performance and fuel economy for FTP-75, LA-4 and HFET drive cycles. Fuel economy for a modal rollup LA-4 cycle was 25.4 Earlier post.)

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Light Diesel Fuel Fuel Economy 319

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OCTOBER 2, 2014

Among its many offerings at the Paris Motor Show, Audi is unveiling the Audi TT Sportback concept—a car that leverages but elongates the design idiom of the classic TT. Dr. Hackenberg noted that the “ TT Sportback concept unites two concepts to form a new member of a potential TT family. ” wheel drive. Click to enlarge.

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Audi Concept MPG Engine 210

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DECEMBER 20, 2011

will debut NS4, an advanced plug-in hybrid concept vehicle, at the 2012 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. The reveal will feature the world premiere of the concept vehicle as well as the North American debut of the Prius c hybrid during Toyota’s news conference on 10 January. Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.,

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APRIL 10, 2009

Hyundai introduced its Nuvis concept crossover vehicle at the New York International Auto Show. To maximize fuel economy, all of the Theta II’s major driveline and cooling system components have been optimized to reduce friction, while the crankcase has been filled with low friction oil. L/100km) city / 35 mpg US (6.7

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Hyundai Hybrid Concept Power 199

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JANUARY 13, 2010

The Blue-Will PHEV concept. Hyundai brought its Blue-Will plug-in hybrid (PHEV) concept—first introduced at the 2009 Seoul Motor Show ( earlier post )—to the North American International Auto Show in Detroit for its US debut. The Blue-Will concept is powered by an all-aluminum 152 hp (113 kW) Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) 1.6-liter

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Plug-in PHEV Hyundai Concept 186

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AUGUST 11, 2009

Start-up Bright Automotive, which in May unveiled its IDEA concept series plug-in hybrid light commercial van ( earlier post ), will convert VW Transporter vans with the series hybrid Bright powertrain as a bridge between the concept and the production version of the IDEA. The IDEA concept. Fuel economy, 50-mile cycle.

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Bright Automotive Convert Plug-in Transportation 210

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MARCH 26, 2015

The Cummins team not only surpassed all fuel-economy targets, but also achieved criteria emissions lower than the stringent Tier 2/Bin 2 levels. Test cycle fuel economy (mpg). The Highway Fuel Economy Test (HFET) and FTP-75 Test (city) cycles demonstrated fuel economy above 35 mpg (6.72

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Fuel Economy Economy Diesel Light 150

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SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

However, they also noted, high PTW efficiencies and the moderate fuel economies of current compressed natural gas vehicles (CNGVs) make them a viable option as well. The study investigated the the WTW energy and emissions from the use of natural gas in CNGVs with a range of CNGV fuel economy and natural gas compressor efficiency.

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Gas-Electric Gas Fuel Economy Economy 345

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

ALTe already has Gen 1 proof-of-concept systems running in a Crown Vic taxi equipped with a 20 kWh Li-ion battery pack. In the Crown Victoria, the proof of concept powertrain conversion systems improve fuel economy from 80%-200% from the base 4.6L V8: from 14 mpg to up to 43 mpg, depending on vehicle use.

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Conversion Plug-in Plug Hybrid 301

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JANUARY 9, 2012

ILX concept. Acura ILX Concept. The Acura ILX Concept is the precursor to a new Acura luxury compact sedan scheduled for launch in Spring 2012. Acura NSX Concept. The dynamically-styled NSX Concept gives an indication of the next great performance vehicle from the Acura brand. Click to enlarge. L/100km).

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Acura Hybrid Detroit Vehicles 246

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OCTOBER 25, 2011

The Takeri diesel concept. Mazda Motor Corporation will showcase the global premiere of the Mazda Takeri next-generation midsize sedan concept car at the upcoming 42 nd Tokyo Motor Show. liter V6 gasoline engine vehicles, and the best fuel economy of any SUV on the Japanese market at 18.6km/L (43.8 mpg US, 5.4

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Mazda Japan Diesel Clean 210

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2009

Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Volkswagen Brand Technical Development, in front of the Volkswagen Concept Car L1 in Frankfurt. Volkswagen unveiled the L1, its second-generation one-liter class concept car, at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The earlier, first-generation 1-Litre concept. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV on stage in LA. MMNA) gave the Mitsubishi Concept XR-PHEV ( earlier post ) plug-in hybrid its North American debut at the 2014 Los Angeles Auto Show. Fuel economy would be more than 65 mpg US (3.6 Click to enlarge. Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. System configuration.

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Mitsubishi PHEV Concept Lithium Ion 252

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JULY 2, 2013

Biofuel advocacy group Advanced Biofuels introduced the concept of “E30 Capable” vehicles as part of its comments to the the US Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) recently proposed Tier 3 motor vehicle fuel and emission rulemaking. mpg fleet-wide CAFE standards. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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EPA USA Fuel Concept 236

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APRIL 4, 2012

2013 Acura RLX Concept. Acura held the world debut of the Acura RLX Concept at the New York International Auto Show. The concept provides a first look at the design and engineering direction for its all-new Acura RLX flagship sedan, slated for launch at the beginning of 2013. The RLX Concept’s all-new 3.5L

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Acura New York Concept Hybrid 225

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Kia Motors America (KMA) unveiled the Ray Plug-in Hybrid concept compact sedan during a press conference at the 2010 Chicago Auto Show. Based on the Kia Forte platform, the Ray Concept is designed to be powered by an all-aluminum 153 hp (114 kW) Gasoline Direct Injected (GDI) 1.4-liter The Kia Ray plug-in hybrid. Click to enlarge.

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Chicago Kia Plug-in Concept 199

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SEPTEMBER 16, 2009

When equipped with a new optional Ford Auto-Start-Stop system that was previewed on the Ford iosis MAX Concept at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show, the 2010 Focus ECOnetic is targeting average combined cycle fuel consumption of 3.8L/100km 100km (62 mpg US) with CO 2 emissions as low as 99 g/km. Power comes from Ford’s 108 hp (80kW) 1.6-liter

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MPG Ford 2010 Re-Charge 236

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JANUARY 13, 2012

The XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept was introduced at the Detroit Auto Show. The direction for the US was underscored by the unveiling of the XC60 gasoline-electric Plug-in Hybrid Concept at the show. The engine in the XC60 Plug-in Hybrid Concept has no conventional starter motor or alternator. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.)

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Downsizing Volvo Engine Hybrid 240

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MARCH 26, 2018

Teased in January as a "concept" without an interior, the production version of the 2019 Honda Insight hybrid sedan has been revealed just before this week's New York auto show.

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Honda Insight Insight MPG 2019 122

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JANUARY 9, 2012

Volkswagen staged two world premieres at the Detroit Auto Show: the new Jetta gasoline-electric Hybrid and the E-Bugster battery-electric concept derived from the Beetle. Estimated combined fuel economy for the hybrid is 45 mpg (5.2 In city traffic, the fuel economy advantage climbs to a little more than 30%.

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Hybrid 2013 Charging Concept 236

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MARCH 3, 2015

Volkswagen is unveiling the Sport Coupé Concept GTE plug-in hybrid at the 2015 Geneva International Motor Show, ushering in a new and progressive Volkswagen brand design language. Evolution and revolution come together in the Sport Coupé Concept GTE. l/100 km (118 mpg US), or 46 g CO 2 /km.

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Concept MPG PHEV Plug-in 150

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) will be showing a total of 16 cars at the 41 st Tokyo Motor Show later in October, including two concept cars: the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV plug-in hybrid and the i-MiEV CARGO. At low to medium speeds, the Mitsubishi Concept PX-MiEV’s drive battery powers the front motor using front-wheel drive.

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i-MiEV Mitsubishi Concept Plug-in 199

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JULY 6, 2022

Featuring a new 48V Mazda M Hybrid Boost system, the all-new diesel engine combines high output with excellent fuel economy. The new DCPCI combustion system improves engine efficiency, emissions and fuel economy. seconds and returns a WLTP average fuel consumption of 44.4 mpg US with CO 2 emissions of 137g/km.

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Mazda Diesel Fuel Economy MPG 259

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JANUARY 11, 2010

The FT-CH concept. Toyota Motor Sales (TMS) USA unveiled the FT-CH dedicated hybrid concept at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in Detroit. Within the next 10 to 20 years, we will not only reach peak oil we will enter a period where demand for all liquid fuels will exceed supply. Click to enlarge.

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Prius Toyota Concept Hybrid 218

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JANUARY 10, 2011

The production-slated new Prius v mid-size hybrid-electric vehicle and the Prius c Concept vehicle joined the current third-generation Prius and Prius Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle (PHV) in an attempt to broad the appeal of Prius to all ages and lifestyles. The PRius c Concept. Prius c Concept. Toyota Motor Sales, USA Inc.,

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Prius Toyota MPG Fuel Economy 236